Stephanie Sammarco, LPC, LPMHC

Stephanie Sammarco is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed professional mental health counselor (LPMHC) practicing in New Jersey with 15 years of experience. She works with individuals, couples, families, and adolescents ages 16 and up, addressing a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationships, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, parenting challenges, and issues related to LGBTQ identities. Her practice also focuses on problems such as attachment and blended family issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, communication breakdowns, infidelity, isolation, and life purpose questions.

Building a strong, positive therapeutic alliance is central to her work, and she emphasizes trust as the foundation for effective therapy. Stephanie uses an eclectic approach tailored to each person - drawing from client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective, cognitive behavioral techniques that examine thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness-based strategies to help with present-moment coping. She has experience supporting people through crisis, adjustment and transitions, career and college concerns, and trauma-related symptoms, including PTSD.

Stephanie aims to create a nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore challenges, develop practical skills, and work toward meaningful change. Prospective clients are encouraged to reach out to learn more about her approach and how therapy might fit their needs.